The omakase sushi trend only continues to gain momentum in New Jersey. From hidden, intimate speakeasies tucked away in Bergen County to innovative, Neo-Asian fusions down by the Jersey Shore, NJ sushi bars are delivering theatrical, chef-driven masterpieces. Of course, we’re here to guide you on a trip to New Jersey’s Best Omakase Restaurants.
Omakase literally translates to “I leave it up to you”. The multi-course meal takes patrons on a culinary cruise to Japan, where fresh fish and high-end ingredients are prepared by master chefs to create works of edible art. If you are on the hunt for the finest cuts of toro, perfectly seasoned warm rice, and the kind of dinner experience that leaves you completely speechless, you came to the right place. Keep scrolling to find The Best Omakase Restaurants in New Jersey of 2026.
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Featured From Bergen County:
Butterfish
Where: 15 Franklin Pl, Rutherford
Details: Where does the name Butterfish come from? Well, a Two-Michelin-Star chef curates the menu, ensuring guests experience sushi that melts in their mouth like butter. This high-end Japanese restaurant offers a refined, minimalist ambiance, and aims to serve the freshest sushi in New Jersey. To achieve this, the restaurant sources fish from all over the world, from Japan to Boston. The interior boasts custom wall art and a black marble wall. Their Omakase packages include three different options. The Premium omakase experience features 3 appetizers, 12 sushi, and 2 handrolls. Highlights include the Salmon Truffle, Unagi Foie Gras, A5 Wagyu, and Oyster on the Half Shell sushi. It also include a Toro handroll and blue crab handroll. Meanwhile, their slightly smaller Signature omakase offers 2 appetizers, 10 sushi, and 2 handrolls. ButterFish is BYOB, and offers mocktails like the Japanese Cherry Blossom available.
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Featured From Mercer County:
Naoki Sushi
Where: 2649 Main St, Lawrence Township
Details: Naoki Sushi offers a BYOB experience in an immaculate setting inspired by traditional Japanese tea houses. Under the masterful guidance of Executive Chef Naoki Tashiro, it is New Jersey’s premier destination for authentic Omakase, eschewing modern trends for uncompromising authenticity. The intimate eight-seat counter gives guests an up-close view of the chef’s meticulous preparation and artistry. Each multi-course journey entrusts Chef Naoki to select the finest seasonal ingredients, including premium fish flown directly from Japan and A5 Miyazaki Wagyu. Defined by the Japanese spirit of Omotenashi (wholehearted hospitality), the dining experience offers a seamless immersion into timeless traditions. Naoki Sushi features two distinct Omakase experiences, providing guests a culinary tour through exquisite textures and flavors; with the key difference being that one selection also includes a dedicated Wagyu beef course.
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North Jersey
DOMODOMO
Where: Jersey City
Details: From the moment it debuted in Jersey City in 2019, DOMODOMO became the talk of the town. Known for their signature “Domokase” 5-course experience, Chef Brian Kim guides guests through a culinary adventure. The meal starts with an oyster sampler, followed by a small plate, miso course, Chef’s choice of sushi, and dessert. Of course, the menu also offers a la carte sushi and handrolls as well as hot and cold dishes. But there’s nothing like sitting at the chef’s table and watching each dish being prepared.
ICHIRYU (Cobra Tea Cafe)
Where: West Caldwell
Details: Cobra Tea Cafe serves bubble tea and assorted drinks throughout most of the day. But on evenings from Tuesday – Saturday, the space transforms into ICHIRYU; a hidden sushi and omakase speakeasy. This experience is by reservation only, with two seatings nightly of just 6 people per seating. This one-of-a-kind experience takes pride in plating each piece of sushi as a work of art. It’s a completely unexpected way to impress a date, or enjoy a night out with friends. Pro tip: Don’t leave without trying their Ube ice cream dessert.
Maru Sushi
Where: Ridgewood
Details: Maru Sushi is a full service, authentic Japanese restaurant. They also just happen to provide one of Bergen County’s best omakase experiences. Their 12-course, chef’s specialty omakase directs patrons on a guided culinary tour of Japanese flavors. But for the full experience, their ultimate Grand Omakase service is a 16-course extravaganza. Besides these signature omakase options, Maru Sushi also offers a premium sashimi tasting; as well as a unique “Trust Me” entree with assorted sashimi, nigiri, maki, and more.
Nigiri
Where: Jersey City
Details: Nigiri is on a mission to reimagine and refine the traditional omakase experience. They do this by trusting their master chef to elevate their dishes while also using modern, innovative cooking techniques. By blending European influences with traditional Asian flavors and techniques, Nigiri creates a unique fusion approach to omakase. These omakase “sets” are available as 12, 15, or 17 courses. Besides omakase, they also curate TeMaki sets which come as four, five, or six pieces at a time. (These are meant to be eaten by hand.)
OEN Omakase by Morimoto
Where: Montclair
Details: Chef Morimoto is already a local legend for his popular MM by Morimoto, an authentic, upscale Japanese restaurant. But just steps away from this weekend hot spot is yet another world-class, wholly unique experience, OEN Omakase. Guests are welcomed through a discrete secondary entrance and then checked into a private Omakase lounge. At OEN Omakase, all guests are seated together for a communal dining experience accentuated by signature cocktails, premium sake, and a curated wine and spirits list.
Shumi
Where: Leonia | Ridgewood
Details: Shumi first made its mark on the Ridgewood community before expanding into a second location in Leonia. The restaurant is popular for its no-frills, BYOB approach to high-end sushi and omakase. Their signature omakase service offers two different options. The first is their “Omakase Express” which consists of two appetizers and a Chef’s Selection of 8 sushi pieces. The second is their namesake “Shumi Omakase”, a full four courses of appetizers followed by 15 pieces of chef-curated sushi. A la carte options are also available.
Sushi Aoki
Where: Fort Lee
Details: This sleek sushi spot is Fort Lee’s go-to for high-end Japanese omakase. The restaurant provides an intimate, 10-seat sushi counter and two distinct omakase experiences. The first is their standard omakase with Uni, and includes a sashimi combo plate, 4 appetizers, 12 pieces of sushi, soup, and dessert. Then there’s the premium Omakase service which must be reserved a full week in advance with two-person minumum. This extended omakase adds an additional appetizer and chef’s special handroll to the meal.
Sushi Bada
Where: Cliffside Park
Details: Tradition meets innovation at Sushi Bada, blending authentic Japanese cuisine with modern ideas and techniques. The end result is an unforgettable omakase experience that embraces both tradition and progress. Their a la carte menu features high-end sushi, sashimi, nigiri, creative rolls, and familiar Japanese hot dishes. The traditional omakase at the bar option offers 13 pieces of chef selected, premium nigiri sushi by reservation only. But they also offer omakase options during traditional dinner service at any table.
Sushi by Sea
Where: Ridgefield
Details: Sushi by Sea is Ridgefield’s “Secret Sushi” experience. Guests are brought to a private room for their signature omakase service. The owners’ unique and diverse background infuses Korean, Brazilian, South African, and Japanese culture into their menu. Their Private Room is a 12-seat chef’s counter with a distinct speakeasy vibe. It’s a 2-hour experience and the portions are generous, so come hungry. Sushi by Sea is referral or invite only, so you have to know someone who’s already been in order to get in.
Umai Omakase
Where: Verona
Details: This neighborhood favorite is the area’s go-to for high-end sushi rolls, sashimi, nigiri, and cocktails. But from Tuesday through Saturday, they offer a traditional omakase experience for three seatings per evening. Besides their counter experience, omakase is available from the restaurant’s table and high tops. The difference is that the meal is served all together at the table, whereas the counter experience is served one piece at a time. Umai is BYOB, so patrons can bring their favorite bottle to enhance their meal.
Central Jersey
Ai Sushi
Where: Somerville
Details: This authentic Japanese kitchen and sushi bar is a popular spot for a la carte lunch and dinner. Besides familiar dishes such as Beef Shogayaki and Chicken Teriyaki, Ai Sushi offers two omakase options. The first is their sushi only omakase, and the second is a combination sushi and sashimi omakase. The sushi-only service typically includes 10-12 sushi pieces, plus a signature handroll. Not in the mood for sushi? Their noodle menu provides Ramen, Udon, and Soba dishes including the popular Nebayaki Udon.
Elite Five Sushi + Grill
Where: Princeton
Details: Elite Five is Princeton’s preferred sushi spot for casual lunch, authentic Japanese dinner, and even takeout. The menu features a fix of soups, hot plates, ramen, and sushi, plus two casual omakase options. The first is their Omakase Sampler, which features 4 pieces of Chef’s Choice sushi. Then there’s their namesake omakase, the Elite Omakase, which comes with five sushi pieces (toro, tuna, salmon, yellowtail, white tuna); as well as one special handroll (a tuna, salmon, and avocado roll with red tobiko on top).
Mr. Bin Sushi & Grill
Where: Cranford
Details: This family-owned spot is known for serving fresh seafood, udon noodles, and other classic Japanese entrees. Locals love their range of dishes, from oysters on the half shell to sushi boats and spicy ramen stir fry. But the crown jewel of their dinner service is the omakase, which features soup, oysters, sushi, sashimi, and other chef’s specialties. (The full experience is about 17 courses in total.) Due to popularity and overcrowding, Mr. Bin Sushi & Grill is currently seating guests by reservation only.
Ryujin Sushi
Where: Bridgewater
Details: Despite their focus on modern sushi dishes, Ryujin Sushi has so much more to offer. Their menu showcases soups, hot and cold small plates (like pork gyoza and sashimi pizza), ramen, curry, and desserts. (We recommend the Oreo tempura ice cream.) Previously a BYOB spot, Ryujin now serves sake, cocktails, and wine. Their signature omakase experience consists of about 12 courses plus dessert. All of their fish is imported from Japan, and the chef designs the sushi menu daily by personally selecting everything.
Jersey Shore
Akimori at Salt Steakhouse
Where: Long Branch
Details: As an upscale, kosher steakhouse, Salt Steakhouse is already a popular destination for the Long Branch community. But thanks to the addition of Sushi by Akimori, the menu has been further enhanced with traditional Japanese sushi. A reservation is required to book their omakase experience, which is available as either a 10 or 15-course dinner. In addition, they offer pickup and delivery options for their sushi. This includes the “Trust Five” dish, a chef’s choice order of five maki rolls, and 18pc Table Omakase to go.
Hadaka
Where: Asbury Park
Details: Hadaka brings a traditional omakase experience to Asbury Park. This BYOB restaurant is available by reservation only, and exclusively serves multi-course omakase preparations. Guests can select a 12, 15, or 18-course meal, with dessert included in every option. Of course, their signature 18-course omakase provides the full experience, complete with rare cuts, luxury ingredients, and signature dishes. All tastings use the finest seasonal seafood and ingredients. Hadaka also has a second location in Lambertville.
Yumi
Where: Red Bank, Sea Bright
Details: Yumi focuses on modern flavors and techniques, or what they call a “true Neo-Asian Experience”. The menu differs slightly at each location, but they both feature the exact same omakase presentations. Their Omakase 9 Nigiri Tasting selects nine individual pieces with unique ingredients. Meanwhile, the Otsumami Tasting offers a 5-course signature sashimi experience. But the marquee service is their Omakase Premium, featuring chef-curated individual dishes highlighted by 5 Otsumami, 9 Nigiri, and one Temaki.
South Jersey
Zushi Dozo
Where: Cherry Hill
Details: The lone South Jersey entry on this list, Zushi Dozo offers high-end sushi in a casual setting. They don’t actually offer a traditional omakase experience. Instead, their menu includes a platter section with a few omakase-style options. This includes the Nigiri Lover (6 assorted chef’s choice Nigiri plus a spicy tuna roll); Nigiri Deluxe (12 chef’s choice Nigiri plus spicy tuna roll); and the Sashimi Lover/Sashimi Deluxe (8/16 pieces of chef’s choice sashimi plus a regular tuna roll). Besides sushi, they have a full menu of Japanese cuisine.
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Jersey’s Best Omakase FAQs
Omakase is a traditional Japanese dining style. Instead of ordering from a menu, guests trust the master chef to curate a multi-course tasting. The chef selects the freshest seasonal fish and ingredients available that day, often preparing and serving each piece of sushi directly to the guest one at a time.
Yes! Standout BYOB omakase spots include Shumi (Leonia/Ridgewood), Umai Omakase (Verona), Naoki Sushi (Lawrence Township), and Hadaka (Asbury Park). Bringing your own premium sake or favorite wine is a great way to elevate the meal.
Reservations are heavily recommended and often strictly required. Intimate spots like ICHIRYU (West Caldwell) and Naoki Sushi only seat 6 to 8 people per service. For exclusive spots like the referral-only Sushi by Sea (Ridgefield) or the premium service at Sushi Aoki (Fort Lee), booking weeks in advance is standard practice.
Traditional omakase focuses on classic Japanese techniques, highlighting the purity of the fish, the temperature of the rice, and standard accompaniments like fresh wasabi and soy sauce. A modern or fusion omakase often incorporates global flavors or luxury ingredients like wagyu, truffles, and caviar to reimagine the experience.
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